off-shoulder tops

The off-the-shoulder top, otherwise known as the bardot collar top or bateau collar top, is a top that sublimates by revealing the shoulders. Derived from the looks and trends of the 60s, the off-the-shoulder top is an iconic garment worn by actress Brigitte Bardot.

Sensual, dressy, retro or country, plain or striped, the off-the-shoulder top is a revisited piece that adds a touch of glamour. Very country, the little blouse with the bardot collar is used and abused, especially during the spring and summer seasons. In winter, we opt for bare-shoulder knit tops, warm and comfortable for a subtle, sexy décolleté. Whether worn as a bodysuit or a sweater dress, bare shoulders are chic and trendy, whatever the season.

How to wear a bare-shoulder top

• a fresh, romantic look with a bare-shoulder top

Choose a white blouse with ruffles and flared sleeves for a bright, sunny look. In violet or beige to follow the pastel trend, wear the off-the-shoulder top with high-waisted light-blue boyfriend jeans and a pair of strappy flat sandals.

• a trendy, on-trend look with a off-the-shoulder top

We're going for a bandeau crop top and baroque-print pants ensemble. Perfect for a concert or a day out with girlfriends, this kind of look is best reserved for private moments. With a pair of nude pumps or basic white Adidas sneakers, wear the off-the-shoulder bandeau top with an oversized blazer jacket when the weather cools.

• a professional look with a bare-shoulder top

We opt for a bare-shoulder, openwork crop top, worn with black high-waisted jeans. For the office, it's best to wear a plain color. For a more casual look, opt for an openwork crop top in a colorful or floral print.

• a smart, casual look with a bare-shoulder top

We turn to the off-the-shoulder cowl-neck top, teamed with ecru linen pants and platform sandals. Preferably in a darker color like brown , the cowl-neck top shows off your arms and shoulders, subtly revealing your chest.

• an exotic summer look with a bare-shoulder top

the one-shoulder crop top in print is the perfect choice. Wear it with wide white or black pants, wedge sandals and a basket or macramé bag. With a few bracelets and pretty bohemian-chic earrings, you're all set for your beach vacation.

Which off-the-shoulder top is right for you?

For women with an A-line morphology, bare-shoulder tops are the best choice, as they will highlight your bust and accentuate volume. Bardot-necked off-the-shoulder tops, criss-cross off-the-shoulder tops, openwork tops - anything that will harmonize the volume of your shoulders and align them with your hips - aretherefore preferred.

For O-shaped body types, opt for flowing off-the-shoulder tops that are neither too short nor too long. Bardot-neck tops are particularly recommended for this type of silhouette. Round women can also wear off-the-shoulder tops with straps or one-shoulders.

For V-shaped women, it's not always easy to wear a bare-shoulder top, but it's possible. Simply choose off-the-shoulder tops without frills or gathers, with clean lines. This body type is also advised to avoid double-breasted off-the-shoulder tops, which will add volume to your shoulders. On the other hand, off-the-shoulder tops with soft straps are perfectly compatible with V-shaped silhouettes.

For I-shape and 8-shape morphologies, all off-the-shoulder tops are suitable. For I shapes, colorful and printed off-the-shoulder tops are particularly recommended. They create volume and balance your silhouette. Graphic, exotic and baroque prints are also very trendy.

What to wear a off-the-shoulder top with?

Wear a off-the-shoulder top with feminine, sensual clothes in the same spirit. For those who like total looks, bare-shoulder tops and pants are not only time-saving, they're also abig hit with fashionistas. For younger women, wide-leg pants, flare jeans and mini-skirts areideal for keeping with the retro, old-school spirit of the off-the-shoulder top.